Life In a Nutshell
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INTRO
F F A A# (four times)
F C(open) Am A#
When she was three, her barbies always did it on the first date
F C A A#
Now she's with me, There's never any need for them to demonstrate
F C
Cause she's like a baby, I'm like a cat
A A#
When we are happy we both get fat
F C A A#
And still, its never enough, its never enough, its never enough
F C(open) F Bb F
I dont tend to worry about the things that other people say
C(open) F Bb F
And Im learning that i wouldnt want it any other way
C(open) F Bb
Call me crazy but it really doesn't matter
A# Am
All that matters to me is she
F C A# C
Her life, in a nutshell
F C A# C
No way would she want
F C A# C
it to change me
F C A# C
Its not that easy cause
Dm C Gm A# Dm
my time is often decided for me
C A#
for me
You can do the rest.
- M. B.
How to play Life In a Nutshell
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What is the starting chord?
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Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.